Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Psychology

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

• A) The study of consciousness.
• B) The study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems.
• C) The study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness.
• D) The study of motivation, emotion, and memory.

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Definitions:

Realized Gains

Profits made from selling an asset at a higher price than its purchase cost, which has been actually earned and can be reported in financial statements.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Financial assets that are held for sale in the short term and which can be converted into cash, generally classified as current assets.

Fair Values

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current market prices.

Unrealized Holding

Refers to the increase or decrease in the value of investments held by the company that have not been sold.